Farmstay Sherborne, United Kingdom

5.0
(7 reviews)7

Help with projects in the lovely countryside around Sherborne, UK

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

We love living in the country and really enjoy living in this part of the world. At the moment it is just the two of us, Claire who is an art teacher married to James who is a timber frame carpenter/instructor. We feel it is important to create opportunities for young people to travel and have affordable experiences. We have a field which has a vegetable and flower garden, a camping circle, two retired ponies, and a large polytunnel

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 19 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 15. Life on land

United States

5

James and Claire were wonderful hosts! They always seemed to have our best interests in mind and it was always a great time chatting with them. We learned a lot about the area and the culture. The tasks we completed were fun, and we also got to enjoy the beautiful countryside on most days we worked. I highly recommend!

4 months ago


James and Claire replied

Yes we really got some work done! Many thanks!

United States

5

We had an amazing time with James and Claire! James and Claire are so fun to get to know and hear about their lives. The work schedule is really reasonable and the work was enjoyable if you enjoy being outside and doing something different most days. Sherborne is only about 20 minutes away by bike and there is the beautiful countryside to explore in afternoons off as well. The provided food was always great and the dinner conversation was even better. We will miss James, Claire and the animals!

4 months ago


James and Claire replied

It was great having you help with our long list of projects! Many thanks for your input xxx

Peru

5

We had a very nice stay with Claire and James. We thank them for their good hospitality, they were always asking us if we needed something. They taught us the work that we had to do, which was really enjoyable and in a beautiful place. If you are thinking to have a great volunteering in the UK, I absolutely recommend staying with them!

11 months ago

Spain

5

I really recommend this experience. James and Clare are the nicest and most caring people you could find. They make you feel like you are part of their family.

about 2 years ago

Spain

5

James and Claire are the nicest people. They make you feel so welcome and have teach me a lot. I would recommend this experience 100%.

about 2 years ago

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Hosted by James and Claire

Response Rate
This host usually answers to 60% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in 1 day
1 published videos
This host has 1 published videos showing a little bit about their place

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